Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 38: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII.

Passed one chamber Last action April 2, 2026: Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1796-26), recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 38 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO MEET THE CRITERIA NECESSARY TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE CHEERLEADING AS A TITLE IX SPORT IN HAWAII. Primary sponsor: Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Joe Gedeon (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1796-26), recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Linda Ichiyama (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Cory Chun (Democratic); and 13 more.